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Kremlin says Putin sent an invitation to North Korean leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter of invitation to visit Russia to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday.
Oil up as U.S. drilling stalls, Iranian sanctions bite
Oil prices rose on Monday as U.S. drilling stalled and as investors anticipated lower supply once new U.S. sanctions against Iran's crude exports kick in from November.
UK enjoys fastest growth in almost a year after World Cup and weather boost
Britain's economy grew at its fastest pace in almost a year during the three months to July, boosted by stronger consumer spending due to the World Cup and warm weather, official figures showed on Monday.
UK PM's Brexit plans opposed by 80 rebels in her party: former minister
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party faces a "catastrophic split" if she persists with her proposals on Brexit, which 80 or more of her lawmakers are prepared to vote against, a former junior minister said.
May's Brexit plans opposed by 80 rebels in her party - former minister
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party faces a "catastrophic split" if she persists with her so-called Chequers proposals on Brexit and 80 or more of her lawmakers are prepared to vote against the proposals, a former junior mini...
Bachelet takes on China, EU, U.S. and Saudi-led coalition in first speech
The United Nations human rights boss Michelle Bachelet called on China on Monday to allow monitors into the country following "deeply disturbing" allegations of large re-education camps in which Uighurs are detained in far western Xinjiang province.
Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court
The United States on Monday will adopt an aggressive posture against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, threatening sanctions against its judges if they proceed with an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Americans in...
China outlaws large underground Protestant church in Beijing
Beijing city authorities have banned one of the largest unofficial Protestant churches in the city and confiscated "illegal promotional materials", amid a deepening crackdown on China's "underground" churches.
Johnson attacks government on taxes, rail
Former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson launched a two-pronged attack on Britain's government on Sunday, criticising suggestions it may increase taxes to fund services and its management of a high-speed rail project.
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain wins posthumous Emmy for 'Parts Unknown'
U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who committed suicide in June at age 61, was posthumously awarded his fifth Emmy Award on Sunday for his work on the popular CNN food-and-travel show he hosted, "Parts Unknown."
Crews fight to outflank raging Northern California wildfire
Firefighters battled on Saturday to outflank a wildfire that has forced the closure of an interstate highway in Northern California as the blaze swept through explosively dry mountain timber in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for a fourth day.
'Star is Born' actress Lady Gaga recalls time she 'couldn't get an audition'
Lady Gaga, making her debut as a movie actress in "A Star is Born", said on Sunday she was humbled by the role, calling herself "just a girl from New York who couldn't get an audition."
Asian shares on slippery slope as trade tensions take toll
Asian shares started the week in the red again on Monday, faltering for the eighth straight day and the dollar climbed against major currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the stakes in the heated trade dispute with China.
Cambodian opposition leader released but put under house arrest
The leader of Cambodia's main opposition party, Kem Sokha, was released on bail on Monday, a government spokesman said, a year after he was jailed on treason charges.
Former Foreign Minister Johnson attacks government on taxes, rail
Former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson launched a two-pronged attack on Britain's government on Sunday, criticising suggestions it may increase taxes to fund services and its management of a high-speed rail project.
Islamic state claims responsibility for an attack in Kabul: Amaq
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack near a procession in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Sunday, according to the group's news agency Amaq said.
Female-led 'Widows' reinvents the heist film
"Widows" is billed as a heist movie, but its showcase of female strength and initiative seems to speak directly to the reinvigorated movement for female empowerment.
Exclusive: Campbell Soup steps up CEO search, COO a contender - sources
Campbell Soup Co's board is drawing up a list of CEO candidates, with Chief Operating Officer Luca Mignini emerging as the top internal contender, as the company seeks to fend off a proxy challenge from Daniel Loeb's hedge fund, Third Point...
Strengthening Hurricane Florence blasts toward U.S. East Coast
Florence intensified into a hurricane on Sunday and is expected to strengthen rapidly as it churns across the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S. East Coast, where it could make landfall by the end of the week.
Sudan's President Bashir dissolves government: SUNA
Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, dissolved the government on Sunday and announced a cut in the number of ministries to 21 from 31, the state-run SUNA news agency said.